The leading candidate for Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming election, Dr. Patrick Umoh, has emphatically stated that he will set a benchmark when elected into the House of Representatives come 2023 stressing that he is fully prepared to offer qualitative representation.
The political heavyweight who is a Lawyer, Teacher and Philanthropist, opined that the business of law making stands upon a tripod; Legislation, oversight function and constituency projects, pointing out that his wealth of experience in his career and politics qualifies him most for what the constituency deserves as a representative.
Dr. Umoh, who dropped the hint while fielding questions from newsmen on Monday, stressed that he has garnered a lot of experience in legislative business.
On why he threw his hat in the ring for the plum job, the Obot Akara born law luminary pointed out that he was passionate about changing the narrative, assuring that the live of every son and daughter of Ikot Ekpene, Essien Udim and Obot Akara Local Government Areas will matter if they elect him in 2023.
His words: “My passion to serve is conscientiously driven by my earnest desire to meet the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians; particularly the people of Ikot Ekpene/ Essien Udim / Obot Akara Federal Constituency.
“Over the years, I have paid my dues as a consummate party man; judging from my intense participation and contribution to macro politics which have afforded me the leverage to know the needs of my people. Meeting these needs is the fulcrum of my purpose. My people desire quality representation. They desire opportunities to better their lots. They desire the leadership they trust will give them access to the dividends of democracy not as some form of charity, but that which is due to them as citizens of our great country. Above all, they desire a man of competence and capacity to deliver these goals. Fortuitously, God had long prepared me for this task through arduous capacity building,” Dr. Umoh stated.
He assured his people that they will experience all-round development if given the mandate to represent them at the national level, adding that with lobbying and loyalty to the leaders of his party; APC, he will would usher in a breathe of fresh air.
Hear him: “In the legislature, lobbying is sine-qua-non, but loyalty is the key.
“Suffice it to say that, ours is therefore a liberation movement that will transform our representative democracy in parliament to a strong voice of protection and emancipation of our people and heritage. I belong to the people. They deserve a better life,” the Knight of Saint John International, emphasized.
Dr. Patrick Umoh who said politics was about transforming the lives of others positively, promised that if elected, he will use his position to develop his constituency and his constituents.
“I have a lot of empowerment programmes that I started but only limited to my area. Rest assured that when given this opportunity, I will widen my coverage,” said the former Secretary, Obot Akara Local Government Council.
Answering a reporter’s question, the legal practitioner described Senator Godswill Akpabio as the right man to represent Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District in 2023, adding that the former Governor’s commitment at developing Akwa Ibom State to the envy of others has no rival.
